Maintenance Mechanic

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BASIC PURPOSE

Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, highlifts, forklifts, batteries, etc). This keeps day and night warehouse operations functional to ensure efficient shipping and receiving of product.

** MAINTENANCE MECHANIC*
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* We help YOU make it!

US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will help ensure warehouse equipment remains safe, operational, and available to support day and night warehouse operations.

** Schedule*
* ** Tuesday through Saturday*
* ** 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM*
* Schedule and hours may vary based on business needs. Overtime may be required.

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
* + Perform repairs and maintenance on warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, batteries, and related machinery.

+ Review equipment reports submitted by warehouse associates.

+ Document repairs and corrective actions and maintain repair logs according to US Foods policies.

+ Perform preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment and maintain accurate preventive-maintenance records.

+ Follow all US Foods and government safety requirements when working on equipment, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, placarding, required documentation, and maintaining a safe work environment.

+ Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries, chargers, and related equipment.

+ Maintain company tools and maintenance equipment, including inventory control, safe operation, proper storage, and security of the tool area.

+ Purchase tools, parts, or equipment from approved local vendors when authorized.

+ Perform light facility maintenance as assigned, including light-bulb replacement, painting, storage-rack repairs, light plumbing, equipment repairs, and basic drywall and concrete repairs.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

** Relationships*
* ** Internal:
** Warehouse personnel, warehouse supervisors, Operations support, Maintenance, and Sanitation personnel

** External:
** Vendors and service providers

** Work Environment*
* Work is performed in warehouse and maintenance environments and may include exposure to powered equipment, batteries, tools, varying temperatures, noise, and other operational conditions.

** What You Bring to the Table*
* ** Education and Training*
* + High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ Additional mechanical training or a trade-school degree preferred.

** Related Experience*
* + Minimum of six months of previous mechanic or equipment-maintenance experience required.

** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*
* + Knowledge of warehouse equipment operation and repair.

+ Ability to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.

+ Welding ability preferred.

+ Ability to read and write legibly.

+ Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

+ Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

+ Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision.

+ Strong attention to safety and detail.

** Physical Requirements*
* ** Position Requires*
* + Sitting:
Occasionally

+ Standing:
Frequently

+ Walking:
Frequently

+ Driving:
Occasionally, including testing equipment

** Lifting Requirements*
* + 1-10 lbs.:
Continuously

+ 10-20 lbs.:
Frequently

+ 25-50 lbs.:
Occasionally

+ 50-100 lbs.:
Occasionally

+ More than 100 lbs.:
Never

** Carrying Requirements*
* + 1-10 lbs.:
Frequently

+ 10-20 lbs.:
Frequently

+ 25-50 lbs.:
Occasionally

+ 50-100 lbs.:
Occasionally

+ More than 100 lbs.:
Never

** Additional Physical Activities*
* + Push/Pull:
Occasionally, including boxes, pallet-jack control arms, hand tools, and drive units

+ Climb/Balance:
Occasionally, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and order selectors

+ Stoop/Squat:
Frequently

+ Kneel:
Occasionally

+ Bend:
Frequently

+ Reach Above Shoulder:
Occasionally

+ Grasp Objects:
Frequently

+ Manipulate Objects:
Frequently

+ Twist:
Occasionally

** Compensation…